Japan

Here's our list of private guides in Japan. Viator only promotes tour guides with a professional license or tour guiding certificate, ensuring you have the best possible tour experience in Japan. Depend on Viator's local experts to craft the perfect private tour, custom tour or shore excursion!

I live in old town Asakusa in Tokyo, near the Senso-ji temple. Let's explore the unique Tokyo where the old and new, modern and traditional, conservative and progressive otaku culture coexists. (My guide fee is mentioned in lower right column of this page, way down under my photo.)I love to show you around from Japanese gardens, museums and galleries to famous sites such as Senso-ji (very close to my house) and the Imperial Palace etc. I will ensure you get the most out of your Tokyo visit.I can show you Tokyo's hidden treasures such as atmospheric old alleys, hidden streets, unique kawLearn more

Dear guests, thank you for visiting my web page. I am a government certified tour guide based in Tokyo. I studied tour planning when I was a student. I worked at travel agency in London and have been involved in tourism for more than 15 years.I mainly do walking tour using public transportations. I customise your own tour upon your requests. I am specialized in Japanese history, traditional/modern culture, art, and food culture. I am available for not only for a day tour but also an evening tour to visit where locals gather, and to experience food and sake at popular bars and restauraLearn more

Hi, I grew up in Tokyo area and I love Tokyo!!! We are hosting Tokyo Olympics 2020. Isn't it amazing? I'm wating for your visit. I lived in Canada for four years. I went to a college in Victoria and worked for tour companies in Victoria and Banff. I came back to Japan in 2008. Since then I’ve been working as a nationally licensed guide. So my guide career is about 10 yeasr so far. As a freelance guide, I guide from private tours to bus tours in Tokyo and surrounding areas such as Mt. Fuji, Nikko and Kamakura. I will make your customized tour. Also I organize cycling tours, Manga workshop andLearn more

Other than spending five years in the United States (Portland, Oregon) when I was a small child, I have lived mainly in the Tokyo area. After about 10 years in the maritime industry, I made the switch to becoming a tour guide and now in my fifth year.I normally offer tours to small groups and with the use of the public transport system. I also like to give visitors a glimpse of the way of life for people living in this massive city - thus occasionally I like to steer away from the main tourist areas and venture more into the unknown parts of town.During my tour you have free usage ofLearn more

Providing visitors to Japan with custom tours, including Nikko, Kamakura, Tokyo, Kyoto, complete Nakasendo, and other fantastic locations in Japan.If you are coming to Japan, contact me for guidance for your whole time in Japan, or for a portion of your time. Either way, I look forward to showing you the best of Japan!Thank you, PatrickAs a university student I majored in Japanese history and have lived in Japan for 39 years since graduating. During that time, I have taught Japanese history at an international school and have often led small groups on tours around Tokyo, Kamakura, Nikko,Learn more

★★Someone reliable in local you can enjoy the time much more than expected.★★I am a owner of the guide agency which is eager to give you unforgettable memory in Japan. Please feel free to let me know what you wish. I am happy to assist you to realize your plan.・Mt. Fuji day tour from Tokyo Day tour. We have the only tour covering north to south around Mt. Fuji as a day trip. ・For the repeaters great lunch tour of Japanese cuisine "Kaiseki" and Sake brewery visiting around Tokyo. It is new!・Tokyo Essential city tour: Almost of must-see essential spots you can visit for a day.Learn more

-Three Cs: Courteous, Curious, and Comfortable --- Every communication starts with courtesy, and I keep a sense of a host as a guide in this country. Every trip is made better by curiosity, and I will make it much stronger by introducing something new to you even if you are repeaters. Lastly I would like you to feel comfortable and relaxed for every moment of your stay, essential for an enjoyable trip. With these three ideas, I will provide you with Courteous, Curious, and Comfortable tours, walking, talking, eating, and viewing together. Here is my blog: https://kws-tourguide.blogspot.comLearn more

Currently, I'm afraid I don't provide any tours due to my health issues. I'm hoping to come back in year 2020 when we have Olympic Games in Tokyo! I am very sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you very much for your patience.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I've lived/studied/worked in Tokyo for more than 40 years and currently live near Ginza. Tokyo is such an attractive city, where you can experience modern and traditional together. I would love to customize your tour according to your interests soLearn more

Hello! I'm Kinuyo. I'm from Osaka and live in Tokyo for a long time.I'd like to show you around the cities of Japan! I like meeting people and having good time with them who come from abroad. I also like to know many things about other countries. Just tell me what you want to do in Tokyo.There are many traditional things and modern things together.I'm sure you can enjoy those Japanese beauty, history and culture with Japanese cuisine!I'm looking forward to seeing you!Learn more

Hello, I'm May, my nickname in English. I have worked as a tour guide and a tour planner since 2008.What has brought you to Japan? It, of course, differs forom person to person. So I would like to provide you not only with tours with highlights of Kansai region but also with ones personalized to suit your interests and preferences. With four clear-cut seasons and the one-month rainy season between the mid June and July in Japan, the best places to hit are changed, which results in making me always busy updating information on every site plus improving my sense of humor :-), phew---!HoweveLearn more

I am a certified tour guide. I started this tour guide in 2007.I worked at a bank for 41 years including overseas assignments in NY & LA for 12 years. I would like you to enjoy your stay in Tokyo by experiencing a Japanese culture different from your own.In the following case, please contact me for further information.1, If you want to visit as many sightseeing spots as possible in one day ( Ambitious One Day Tour ) 2, If you want to enjoy the tour with your child ** Refer to Tour Guide Interest.3, If you want to customize the tour ( not on the tourist spots) or make it fleLearn more

Hi I'm Yuka!I'm a Japanese native that lived in Chicago for 5 years in my youth and came back to Japan at the age of 12. I studied Japanese culture, especially folklore, in University. My thesis was about Sumo jinku (the songs Sumo wrestlers sing on special occasions) and I reckon the best part of that was to go out drinking with sumo boys :)I worked as a tour leader for an Australian tour company for 7 years until 2013, and simply loved taking people around Japan, sharing the beauty and craziness this country offers.I want to be more of your good friend in Japan than a "tour guide," soLearn more

@@@Japan's National Certified Guide MADOKA Will Help You Have Once-in-a-lifetime Travel Experiences@@@Hi, I'm Madoka and I'm glad you found me!I've been a freelance tour guide in Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe area for 3 years now. I also write and take photos for a local tourism website, translate business articles, and work for foreign entrepreneurs. Meeting new people and talking about each other's cultures is exciting! That's the main reason why I considered getting a guide license in the first place. I'll be happy to take you to world heritage sites and less crowded off the beaten pathLearn more

** I'm honored to be selected as one of the TOP 10 Private Guides:2014 Viator Travel Awards!** http://travelblog.viator.com/top-10-private-guides/Please do check availability first before making a confirmed booking. Hello, everyone! My name is Hiroe. I'm a very friendly government-lisensed tour guide in Japan. Based in Osaka, I do exciting tours to major sightseeing spots not only in Osaka, but also in other parts of Kansai area (Kyoto, Nara, Wakayama and Kobe etc) as well as Hiroshima which is my hometown. Japan has a rich history with its fascinating traditional culture ranging fromLearn more